Smith & Wesson licenses its name to a line of leather concealed carry bags made by Cameleon, and they are the leather step up from the vegan-leather Cameleon purses: pull-up and full-grain leather, antiqued hardware, and the same separate padded compartment with an included holster. There are four, from a slim crossbody to a travel tote, and this guide covers each one and who it is for.
The bags
Smith & Wesson Slim Crossbody, $179.99
The everyday one. A slim leather crossbody with a rear ambidextrous CCW zipper pocket and a phone pocket on the back, a magnetic front pocket, a zippered compartment, and a roomy main compartment with two phone pockets and a zip pocket. A leather holster is included. For a compact pistol and a full day.
Smith & Wesson Structured Handbag, $239.99
Genuine leather, two main compartments on either side of a central holster compartment that opens through one of three zippers, from either side or the top. Long top handle. Tan, blue or burgundy. The one for someone who wants a handbag that does not look like a bag with a gun compartment, because the compartment is in the middle.
Smith & Wesson Flat Tote, $249.99
Soft leather, 12.75 by 4 by 14.5 inches, a 9-by-10.5-inch rear ambidextrous CCW pocket, top handles and an adjustable 33-to-50-inch crossbody strap. Brown or burgundy. Office to dinner.
Smith & Wesson Travel Tote, $249.99
Pull-up leather with antiqued hardware, four interior pockets, a reinforced base that stands up, a key leash, and a centrally located padded CCW compartment accessible from one of three ambidextrous zippers. Brown or black. The weekend bag.
How they compare
| Bag | CCW access | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slim Crossbody | Rear pocket, ambidextrous | Small | $179.99 |
| Structured Handbag | Center, three zippers | Medium | $239.99 |
| Flat Tote | Rear pocket, 9 x 10.5" | Large, flat | $249.99 |
| Travel Tote | Center, three zippers | Large | $249.99 |
Frequently asked questions
Who makes Smith & Wesson concealed carry purses?
Cameleon Bags, under license from Smith & Wesson.
Are they real leather?
Yes. The S&W line is leather; most of Cameleon's own line is vegan leather.
Do they include a holster?
Yes, a leather or hook-and-loop holster in the compartment.
Which fits a full-size pistol?
The Structured Handbag, Flat Tote and Travel Tote. The Slim Crossbody is for compacts.
Left-handed?
All four compartments are ambidextrous.
The bottom line
The Slim Crossbody for every day, the Structured Handbag if you want the compartment hidden in the middle. See the whole concealed carry purse collection.
Related reading
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Cameleon concealed carry purses: the lineup
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